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Heavenly Father,
yesterday concludes another year of learning.
Thank you for letting me begin another one today.
Within those days, I learned to value my mornings
as I start the day right with You; I realized
I still have those wonderful ideas
you impressed in my heart in mind
called dreams that need fulfillment;
I outgrew my juvenile tendencies of asking
what I want from You
to asking what You want me to do;
I was granted with responsibilities that
began to shape my thinking and being;
and finally, I tasted how it is to love
without expecting love in return.
I let go of a lot but gained a lot more. How You loved me then
is how You really want to love everyone else
who wants to rely on You and not on their own strengths.
I've been hurt-and I hurt.
I have taken a step forward and took two back.
Whatever happened last year, Lord, You willed them all.
The best part is:
You willed it all for me.
Father, here I am once again, beginning another year of learning
-a year abundant with trials and blessings.
You told me once that
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I am claiming that promise now, Lord.
Forever in awe of you,
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